Paris

Paris

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April 20th 2009
Woke to a clear sky so walked to Tour Montparnasse and up to the top of the skyscraper for views of the city,but very hazy for distances. 360deg views so great vantage point. Caught the metro to Eiffel Tower, then had lunch in the Parc du Champ de Mars. From there, walked via Les Invalides to the Pont Alexandre III, a great iron bridge with statues, named for the Tsar of Russia when they were f ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more